Wonders of the Canadian Rockies
Wonders of the Canadian Rockies
$2395
Wonders of the Canadian Rockies
9 Days Starting in Calgary, Canada and ending in Vancouver, Canada
Visiting: Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Victoria, Vancouver
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SWON1M20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Wonders of the Canadian Rockies" tour and experience the breathtaking beauty of Canada’s most iconic landscapes. From the vibrant city life of Calgary to the serene emerald lakes of Banff National Park, this adventure offers a perfect blend of nature and culture. Drive along the stunning Icefields Parkway, explore the majestic Athabasca Falls, and marvel at the towering peaks of the Rockies. Enjoy guided tours of historic Gastown, Chinatown, and Stanley Park in Vancouver, and visit the world-renowned Butchart Gardens in Victoria. Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach and stay in cherry-picked hotels, ensuring a comfortable and unforgettable journey.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Calgary
Location: Calgary
Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown
Accommodation Name: Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown
Trendy restaurants, a lively nightlife scene and all the honky tonk fun you could ever want, fun loving Calgary is ready for you! After settling into your hotel, meet up with your Travel Director, then head out to discover the city for yourself. Need a good coffee to wake yourself up after a long flight? Then the neighbourhoods of Inglewood and Kensington should be high on your agenda on your Canadian Rocky Mountains value tour.
Day 2: Calgary - Banff National Park - Canmore
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation: Canmore Inn and Suites
Accommodation Name: Canmore Inn and Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fuel up with an Iconic Breakfast in Heritage Park Historical Village that includes before-hours entry to Gasoline Alley Museum, the world's largest public collection of antique vehicles and oil- and gas-related artifacts. You’ll even have a private guide for an overview of the museum’s vintage treasures and time for a look on your own. Then hit the road bound for Lake Louise watching the craggy, snow-capped peaks of the Rockies come into view.
Day 3: Canmore - Banff National Park - Canmore
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation: Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Accommodation Name: Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Rise and shine! Start the day with a selection of tempting helicopter flights (weather dependent). In Banff, take a sightseeing tour along Tunnel Mountain Drive ticking off Cascade Mountain, Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls and the surreal hoodoos. Spend the rest of the day your way with a range of Choice Experiences to tempt. Choose Golf with a view at Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course or join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience Plant Medicine Walk with a First Nations Local Specialist. Or, in Canmore, get up on four wheels with an e-bike food tour. Tonight, you can opt to end the evening with a Gondola ride and dinner with a view.
Day 4: Canmore – Icefields Parkway – Jasper
Location: Jasper
Accommodation: Lobstick Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge
The Rockies, ancient glaciers, mountain lakes and sweeping valleys… it could only be the iconic Icefields Parkway. Make your way up to the Columbia Icefield for a ride on the giant Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier before trekking across the ice for your first sip of fresh glacial water. Visit Athabasca Falls and continue to Jasper, the perfect spot to get back to nature. Tonight, you could choose to see the "From Jasper With Love” energetic, live theatre performance.
Day 5: Jasper National Park Free Time
Location: Jasper National Park
Accommodation: Lobstick Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge
As the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, explore exactly as you like with Choice Experiences. Spot wildlife as you float down the Athabasca River. Have your heart set on beautiful Maligne Lake? A boat cruise around the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies could be perfect for you. If you’re looking to get active, choose to see the park on a guided nature hike. Food-lovers can join a Jasper Food Tour or three-course dinner followed by a twilight wildlife tour & interpretive “Horns and Antlers” talk at Becker's Chalets not offered to the general public. There’s so much to choose on this action-packed day of your Canadian Rocky Mountains value tour!
Day 6: Jasper – Sun Peaks
Location: Jasper
Accommodation: Sun Peaks Lodge
Accommodation Name: Sun Peaks Lodge
Ahh, Jasper. Your time here isn’t over yet! Your journey through the park takes you past towering pines, surging rivers, waterfalls and alpine meadows. The crowning glory will no doubt be your first glimpse of Mount Robson, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most prominent mountain in the North American Rockies and the highest point in the Canadian range. Next up: Sun Peaks.
Day 7: Sun Peaks – Victoria
Location: Victoria
Whether you are a history buff or an Anglophile, you’ll love exploring Victoria on your Canadian Rocky Mountains value tour. Your journey begins with a ferry to Vancouver Island before making the short drive into Victoria. No doubt struck by the English influence of the city, tick off the sights on an orientation tour along the waterfront district and into downtown. Pass the grand Parliament Buildings, Government Street and through Beacon Hill Park. Keen to explore even further? Victoria has more cycle routes than any other Canadian city, so the best way to get around is undoubtedly on two wheels.
Day 8: Victoria Free Time
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Red Lion Inn and Suites Victoria
Accommodation Name: Red Lion Inn and Suites Victoria
The blooms and blossoms of world-famous Butchart Gardens is a gardener’s paradise. Stroll through this 55-acre showcase of gardens to see why it has been named a national historic site of Canada. The rest of the day is yours to explore Victoria your way. Take in the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, James and Sydney Islands and the Saanich Peninsula on the Victoria Panorama seaplane tour. Or, wildlife fans will want to join a Victoria Whale Watching cruise keeping an eye out for the “locals.”
Day 9: Victoria – Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport
Accommodation Name: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport
Framed by thrilling vistas on all sides, Vancouver is known as a nature haven and adventure hub. It’s the type of place where residents (and visitors) can ski in the morning and then go for a swim in the ocean in the afternoon. Arriving by ferry, kick off your stay with a tour of historic Gastown, vibrant Chinatown and the green jewel in the city's crown, Stanley Park. Tonight, why not choose to celebrate an amazing end to your Canadian Rocky Mountains tour with a three-course dinner at a local restaurant? Enjoy!
What's Included
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Cherry-picked hotels
Enjoy stays at cherry-picked hotels including Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown, Canmore Inn and Suites, Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa, Lobstick Lodge, Sun Peaks Lodge, and Red Lion Inn and Suites Victoria.
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Expert Travel Director and Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver will accompany you throughout your journey.
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Meals
Many meals are included during the tour.
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Luxury Coach
Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries.
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Audio Headsets
Audio Headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
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City Orientation Tours
City orientation tours are included.
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Choice Optional Experiences
An extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences are available.
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Hotel Substitutions
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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Transport
Enjoy ferry rides to Vancouver Island and back.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for the Travel Director, Driver, and local guides are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and entry requirements are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, and enjoy ferry rides to Vancouver Island and back.
Accommodation
Enjoy stays at cherry-picked hotels including Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown, Canmore Inn and Suites, Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa, Lobstick Lodge, Sun Peaks Lodge, and Red Lion Inn and Suites Victoria.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Travel is in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, and includes ferry rides to Vancouver Island and back.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will stay at cherry-picked hotels including Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown, Canmore Inn and Suites, Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa, Lobstick Lodge, Sun Peaks Lodge, and Red Lion Inn and Suites Victoria.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Many meals are included in the tour package.
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What kind of guided experiences are included?
The tour includes an expert Travel Director and professional Driver, city orientation tours, and audio headsets to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there is an extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences available throughout the tour.
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What happens if the planned hotels are not available?
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized as substitutes.
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What is not included in the tour package?
Flights to and from the starting and ending locations, travel insurance, personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks, optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary, gratuities for the Travel Director, Driver, and local guides, and visa fees and entry requirements are not included.
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What can I expect on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Calgary, settle into your hotel, meet your Travel Director, and have the opportunity to explore the city on your own.
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What activities are available in Banff National Park?
In Banff National Park, you can take a sightseeing tour along Tunnel Mountain Drive, choose from a selection of helicopter flights, play golf at Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, join a Plant Medicine Walk with a First Nations Local Specialist, or go on an e-bike food tour in Canmore.
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What unique experience is offered at the Columbia Icefield?
At the Columbia Icefield, you will ride on the giant Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier and have the opportunity to trek across the ice and sip fresh glacial water.
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What can I do during my free time in Jasper National Park?
During your free time in Jasper National Park, you can choose to float down the Athabasca River, take a boat cruise around Maligne Lake, go on a guided nature hike, join a Jasper Food Tour, or enjoy a three-course dinner followed by a twilight wildlife tour and interpretive talk at Becker's Chalets.
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What is special about the Butchart Gardens in Victoria?
The Butchart Gardens in Victoria is a 55-acre showcase of gardens and has been named a national historic site of Canada. It is a gardener's paradise with blooms and blossoms to explore.
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What are some highlights of the city tour in Vancouver?
The city tour in Vancouver includes visits to historic Gastown, vibrant Chinatown, and Stanley Park, which is considered the green jewel in the city's crown.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
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